Here are a few key symbols in Hinduism and their meanings:
- Om/Aum: This sacred syllable symbolizes Brahman, the ultimate reality or God in Hinduism. Reciting Om is believed to focus the mind.
- Lotus flower: The lotus symbolizes purity, spiritual enlightenment, and knowledge. Although growing from mud, the lotus flower rises above and stays clean/pure.
- Swastika: An ancient symbol of prosperity and good fortune, representing the sun, life, and spiritual awareness. The clockwise symbol is auspicious.
- Tilak: The colored mark worn on the forehead by Hindus, usually made from sandalwood paste, ash, or clay. It symbol